The eyes have it: More deer culling needed
County workers assess population with nighttime ride
Sunday, April 24, 2005
BY GABRIEL H. GLUCK
Star-Ledger Staff
As they drove through the pitch black of the Watchung Reservation, their million-candlepower searchlights swept the forest in search of eyes.
During the day, a deer's natural coloring blends into the woods. But at night, the reflection of a spotlight in a deer's eyes can be seen at incredible distances, even when the deer's body is rendered practically invisible against the dark foliage.
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County workers assess population with nighttime ride
Sunday, April 24, 2005
BY GABRIEL H. GLUCK
Star-Ledger Staff
As they drove through the pitch black of the Watchung Reservation, their million-candlepower searchlights swept the forest in search of eyes.
During the day, a deer's natural coloring blends into the woods. But at night, the reflection of a spotlight in a deer's eyes can be seen at incredible distances, even when the deer's body is rendered practically invisible against the dark foliage.
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/union/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1114318692315320.xml